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B-1B Lancer vs M-4 Bison

B-1B Lancer vs M-4 Bison at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 947 km/h, range 9,400 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 181,500 kg, built 104 vs 123 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Specifications
B-1B Lancer M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Myasishchev
First flight 23 March 1983 20 January 1953
Year introduced 1986 1953
Number produced 104 units 123 units
Average unit price $283 million $8 million
Wing area 181.2 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 50.5 m
Height 10.4 m 14.1 m
Length 44.5 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or M-4 Bison?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 501 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or M-4 Bison?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the M-4 Bison's 5,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or M-4 Bison?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or M-4 Bison?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the M-4 Bison's 181,500 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the B-1B Lancer's 44.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or M-4 Bison?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the M-4 Bison at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 33 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.